West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination from her native Assembly constituency of Bhabanipur in South Kolkata. The list of proposers in her nomination form reflected the “cosmopolitan” nature of Bhabanipur, which is considered a cauldron of people from almost the entire country.
New Delhi/Kolkata/Thiruvananthapuram: Political tensions escalated ahead of the 2026 elections after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP would stop welfare benefits like cash transfers and LPG cylinder support if voted to power. The remarks triggered a sharp reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has now approached the Election Commission.
A fresh political controversy has erupted ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections after Union Home Minister Amit Shah made a sharp remark targeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her past injury incidents. During a campaign speech, Shah accused Banerjee of indulging in “victim card politics,” claiming that she often projects herself as injured or.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that land required for border fencing in West Bengal will be arranged within 45 days if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes to power in the state. Addressing a public gathering, Shah stressed that strengthening border security is a top priority and assured that all pending work related.
In a significant move, the Bangiya Shikshak O Shiksha Karmi Samiti (Bengal Teachers and Education Workers’ Association) has formally urged Mamata Banerjee to ensure that all teachers and education workers in West Bengal are brought under the ambit of the 7th Pay Commission. The organisation submitted a written appeal highlighting concerns that the ongoing implementation.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took the occasion of Eid‑ul‑Fitr to make a forceful political statement, asserting that she will not allow the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or the central leadership to “snatch away your voting rights.” Speaking to a large gathering at Red Road in Kolkata on Saturday morning, Banerjee connected the festival’s.
Kolkata: Amid ongoing uncertainty over LPG supplies in India due to tensions in West Asia, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday criticised the Central government, alleging that it plans to raise fuel prices and is “selling the country.” Speaking to reporters, she contrasted current LPG prices with those during the tenure of PM.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday launched Trinamool Congress’ manifesto for the upcoming state elections and also trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that he talks about “Sabka Vikas” but has done “Sabka Vinash.” Addressing a press conference in Kolkata, Banerjee announced the launch of the ‘Duare Chikitsa’ scheme, which.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written a letter to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that the Election Commission of India has “crossed all boundaries of decency and constitutional propriety.” In her letter, Banerjee expressed concern over the Commission’s actions since the start of the “Special Intensive Revision,” claiming that it has.
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lambasted the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the latter’s decision to transfer bureaucrats and police officers in the state and also sending many of them on deputation as general and police observers in other poll-bound states almost daily since the model code of conduct came.
Appearing for the federal anti-money laundering agency, Additional Solicitor General S. V. Raju strongly refuted allegations that the ED had “weaponised” its powers
